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I have been asked to speak about the Republic of San Marino, the world’s oldest republic, and I do so with great pleasure, taking my cue from the ceremony in which I participated for the Captains Regent inaugural ceremony.

I experienced a very suggestive and moving day; I immediately felt involved by the historical significance of everything that passed before my eyes and wish to thank His Excellency Rosolino Martelli for having invited me among his closest guests.

This is a truly extraordinary country that expresses its historical past day after day; the hospitality of its inhabitants is truly touching, just as touching is the earnestness of their friendship, when granted.

Rare things these today! I have experienced all this and it has been of great comfort to me, because it was not a tribute to Renata Tebaldi, the famous singer, but to Renata the guest.

And so, after travelling the world for years, when I realised just how friendly this small Republic was, I decided not to restrict my visits to the summer season alone and to rent an apartment at Borgo Maggiore, where I have lived much of my life in these past four years. I have a spacious terrace from where I enjoy a wonderful view that stretches from Gabicce Monte to Milano Marittima.

Yet another adorable aspect of San Marino.

It really is impossible to describe the ecstasy of a sunset or dawn from such a privileged position, just as it is impossible to describe the magic of the full moon coming up behind the lit-up fortresses, on a clear summer evening.

For me, and I think for all visitors to this small, big Republic, the memory of the view of San Marino will remain among the dearest.